Oral history with Alton G. Bankston
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Title
Oral history with Alton G. Bankston
Description
Oral history.; Mr. Alton G. Bankston was born outside of Laurel, Mississippi on June 5, 1941. Mr. Bankston majored in political science and history at Jones County Junior College and attended the University of Southern Mississippi. In 1963 he moved to the Gulf Coast to pursue a career in teaching. Seven years later, Mr. Bankston opened Bankston's Paint Store in Biloxi. Mr. Bankston has played an active role in his community and is a member of many local groups.
Creator
Bankston, Alton G.
Publisher
University of Southern Mississippi. Center for Oral History and Cultural Heritage.
Date
1999-11-17
Contributor
Firmin, Pic
Rights
Copyright protected. Use of materials from this collection beyond the exceptions provided for in the Fair Use and Educational Use clauses of the U.S. Copyright Law may violate federal law. Permission to publish or reproduce is required.
Format
text/pdf
Language
English
Type
Interview
Coverage
1941-1999
Citation
Bankston, Alton G., “Oral history with Alton G. Bankston,” SCKLS DLI Test, accessed June 5, 2026, https://test.digitalsckls.info/item/26.
Interviewer
Firmin, Pic
Interviewee
Bankston, Alton G.
Original Format
document, 17 pages
Title
Oral history with Alton G. Bankston
Description
Oral history.; Mr. Alton G. Bankston was born outside of Laurel, Mississippi on June 5, 1941. Mr. Bankston majored in political science and history at Jones County Junior College and attended the University of Southern Mississippi. In 1963 he moved to the Gulf Coast to pursue a career in teaching. Seven years later, Mr. Bankston opened Bankston's Paint Store in Biloxi. Mr. Bankston has played an active role in his community and is a member of many local groups.
Creator
Bankston, Alton G.
Publisher
University of Southern Mississippi. Center for Oral History and Cultural Heritage.
Date
1999-11-17
Contributor
Firmin, Pic
Rights
Copyright protected. Use of materials from this collection beyond the exceptions provided for in the Fair Use and Educational Use clauses of the U.S. Copyright Law may violate federal law. Permission to publish or reproduce is required.
Format
text/pdf
Language
English
Type
Interview
Coverage
1941-1999
Citation
Bankston, Alton G., “Oral history with Alton G. Bankston,” SCKLS DLI Test, accessed June 5, 2026, https://test.digitalsckls.info/item/26.Interviewer
Firmin, Pic
Interviewee
Bankston, Alton G.
Original Format
document, 17 pages